Actor

Jenna Ortega: Movies & Box Office

films: 27
on screen: 2014–2025
box office: $997M
average score: 60

Born: September 27, 2002 (age 24)
Birthplace: Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Full name: Jenna Marie Ortega
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 2012-present
Spouses: None

Known for

The Best Jenna Ortega Movies

The highest-rated films Jenna Ortega is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. X (2022) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Jenna Ortega's Career in Numbers

Jenna Ortega's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jenna Ortega works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Cookie Mobster (2014) to Death of a Unicorn (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Jenna Ortega Movies by Decade

2010s 8
2020s 17

The 2020s were Jenna Ortega's busiest decade, with 17 films.

Jenna Ortega Movies by Genre

Comedy 5
Horror 4
Drama 3
Family 3
Thriller 2
Mystery 2
Adventure 2
Crime 1
Romance 1
Fantasy 1

Comedy is the genre Jenna Ortega has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of horror (4).

Jenna Ortega Career Milestones

First film: The Cookie Mobster 2014
Biggest box office hit: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice $452M worldwide
Best-rated film: X Movie Echo Score 89
Newest film: Death of a Unicorn 2025

27 credits

Jenna Ortega Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jenna Ortega is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jenna Ortega Movies as an Actor

Jenna Ortega in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega was born in Palm Desert, California, U.S. in 2002 and is 24 years old. Credited on films since 2014, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002) is an American actress, noted for her childhood start and subsequent industry recognition. Her career kicked off with her role as a younger version of Jane in The CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin (2014–2019). Her work on Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) awarded her an Imagen Award. Ortega's versatile acting skills have allowed her to land roles in the thriller series You (2019) and comedy Yes Day (2021), both for Netflix.

Ortega garnered praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in drama film The Fallout (2021). She is widely recognized for her recent portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series Wednesday (2022–present), with nominations at the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Among other accomplishments, she has starred in the slasher films Scream (2022), X (2022), and Scream VI (2023), and the fantasy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Media publications have dubbed her as 'Gen Z's scream queen' and she has been featured on lists such as Power 100 from The Hollywood Reporter in 2023 and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024.

Works with

Who Jenna Ortega Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jenna Ortega shares the most films with. Chris Parnell comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Melissa Barrera (3).

FAQ

Jenna Ortega: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jenna Ortega has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jenna Ortega been in?

Jenna Ortega is credited on 27 films, from 2014 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jenna Ortega's highest-grossing movie?

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) is Jenna Ortega's biggest box office hit, with $452M worldwide, ahead of Scream VI (2023) ($167M). Across every film with box office figures, Jenna Ortega's movies have made $997M.

Jenna Ortega's biggest hits

What is the best Jenna Ortega movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jenna Ortega's best-rated film is X (2022) with a score of 89, followed by Scream VI (2023) (80).

Best Jenna Ortega movies, ranked

How old is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is 24 years old, born on September 27, 2002 in Palm Desert, California, U.S..

What is Jenna Ortega's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jenna Ortega's filmography is Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Jenna Ortega work with most often?

Jenna Ortega shares the most films with Chris Parnell (3 films), Melissa Barrera (3 films) and Tyler Gillett (3 films).

The Best Jenna Ortega Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.

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